held up towards rear, headway to chase leaders 2f out, no extra and onc pace from over 1f out
tracked leader to over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
led, ridden and headed inside final 2f, rallied final furlong, always just held
held up in rear, ridden over 3f out, no impression on leaders final 2f
held up in touch, led going well inside final 2f, hard pressed final furlong, always just holding on
held up behind, ridden to challenge 2f out, every chance from over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
towards rear, ridden over 3f out, never a factor
prominent, ridden over 2f out, unable to quicken and soon weakened
tracked leaders until lost place over 3f out, soon behind
Nonrunner
Serramanna is preferred to Jeepstar, Inch Lodge and Top Spec in an open-looking finale. There are indeed many in with chances here, but Serramanna has shown signs of a return to winning form lately, finishing runner-up at both Lingfield and here last month. She could really do with a little help from the handicapper, but with Adam Kirby on board for the first time, hopes are high that she can fine the extra required. Jeepstar should be noted in the market as he returns from a mini-break to make his all-weather bow, while Inch Lodge is in form but goes better at Wolverhampton. Top Spec has to give weight away all round but this useful Turf performer should not be left out of calculations. Prime Contender and Resonate are just two more that can make their presence felt as well, and in what is probably the best race on the card, we shall stay loyal to Serramanna.
